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ATC strikes and competition hit TUI quarterly profit
TUI has highlighted the cost of disruption to its airline operations from air traffic control strikes this summer as well as greater competition on routes to Spain, after operating profit dipped 7.5% to €293 million ($340 million) in its third quarter ended 30 June.
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Pilot body criticises process for recruiting Air France-KLM chief
French pilot union SNPL has raised concerns about Air France-KLM's "inability to renew itself from within", following a report that an Air Canada executive is poised to become the Euoprean airline group's new leader.
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Copa joins joint venture talks with Avianca and United
Copa Airlines has been added to talks for a potential joint business involving Avianca and United Airlines, strengthening a possible partnership that would be better positioned to compete with similar tie-ups emerging in Latin America.
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ANALYSIS: WestJet stays on course as profitable streak ends
Canadians are clamouring for air travel, at least according to the chief executives of the country's largest carriers.
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Air Transat and Flair Airlines sign deals with Aeroplan
Two more Canadian airlines have signed up to participate in the Aeroplan loyalty programme, moves that further distance Aeroplan from reliance on current primary partner Air Canada.
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Porter sees marketing gold in Aeroplan deal
Porter Airlines’ agreement with Aeroplan owner Aimia will bring the Toronto carrier substantial marketing heft and marks a shift by Aeroplan away from reliance on Air Canada and its Star Alliance affiliates, executives say.
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Iran Air chief: ATR deliveries are 'defeat' for US stance
Iran Air appears not to be giving up on the prospect of continuing with aircraft deliveries, despite the re-introduction of US government sanctions, following the simultaneous arrival of five more ATR 72-600s.
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IAG still expects full-year profit rise after good second quarter
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is still expecting to improve its full-year operating profit, despite a second quarter in which it suffered operational disruption.
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United to begin flying 787s from Newark
United Airlines is finalising plans to open a Boeing 787 pilot base at its Newark Liberty hub, a precursor to beginning Dreamliner flying from the airport in 2019.
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United expands to Tel Aviv with Washington Dulles flight
United Airlines will expand its footprint in Tel Aviv with new service to Washington Dulles in May 2019, fulfilling one of the DC-area airport's top air service desires.
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Ryanair grows passenger numbers in July despite disruption
Ryanair grew passenger numbers by 4% to 133.5 million in July despite experiencing over 1,000 flight cancellations during the month.
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Air Iceland routes overhauled in bid to improve performance
Icelandair Group’s efforts to restructure is operations have included shedding UK services operated by its regional division Air Iceland Connect.
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Thomas Cook revealed as Hi Fly's first A380 customer
Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia has confirmed it is the first customer to wet-lease Hi Fly's Airbus A380.
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IndiGo eyes further Asian and Middle East expansion
IndiGo is looking to further expand its network into Asia and the Middle East with the entry of its new Airbus A321neos.
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Primera to scrap short-haul flights from Birmingham
Primera Air will cancel all of its short-haul flights from the UK's Birmingham airport and one route from London Stansted later this year.
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Lufthansa 'well prepared' for more competition at Vienna
Lufthansa is "well prepared" for the arrival of additional competition at Vienna airport, argues the airline group's finance chief Ulrik Svensson.
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Lufthansa cites 'stressful' period at Eurowings as Q2 profit dips
Lufthansa Group has reported an operating profit down 3.2% at €983 million ($1.15 billion) for the second quarter, citing a "stressful period" for Eurowing.
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Georgia drops fuel tax after political brawl with Delta
The state of Georgia will suspend its tax on jet fuel in August, months after the levy was re-instituted after a politically-charged dispute with hometown Delta Air Lines.
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American cuts Dulles-Miami as it ends underperforming flying
American Airlines will end service between its Miami hub and Washington Dulles in December, as it looks to end underperforming routes across its network.
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ANALYSIS: Air Canada's revenue jumps on international growth
Air Canada's profits may have slipped in the second quarter, but investors welcomed the company's broader financial results, which included a notable surge in revenue across nearly all Air Canada's markets.